Zarlah the Martian by R. Norman Grisewood
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"Zarlah the Martian" by R. Norman Grisewood is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Harold Lonsdale, a scientist who accidentally discovers a method to communicate with Mars while conducting experiments in his Paris laboratory. As Lonsdale becomes increasingly fascinated by the Martian signals, he establishes contact with a handsome Martian named Almos, leading to revelations about Martian society and their advanced science. The opening of
the novel introduces Lonsdale's mundane life and his scientific endeavors before everything changes with his groundbreaking discovery. He describes the phenomenon of receiving signals from Mars, culminating in an awe-inspiring encounter with Almos, who shares the transformative progress of Martian civilization. The narrative captures Lonsdale's thrilling transition from a solitary scientist to one connected with beings from another world, setting the stage for the exploration of deeper themes such as love, ambition, and the clash of cultures as he contemplates a future journey to Mars, motivated not just by science but also by burgeoning feelings for a Martian named Zarlah. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Grisewood, R. Norman (Robert Norman), 1876-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | Zarlah the Martian |
| Credits |
Produced by Elaine Walker, Frank van Drogen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13423 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13423-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 523 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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